What is the negative social impact of bringing slot machines to the racetracks in Texas?
Problem Gambling It is estimated that 70% of adult Americans enjoy gambling as a form of entertainment and at least 96% gamble responsibly. About 1% are pathological or compulsive gamblers while another 2% to 3% are said to be problem gamblers. Pathological gambling is described as “a progressive disorder characterized by a continuous or periodic loss of control over gambling; a preoccupation with gambling or obtaining money from gambling; irrational thinking, and a continuation of the behavior despite adverse consequences.” According to Keith Whyte with the National Council on Problem Gambling, “problem gambling refers to the full spectrum of personal, familial, workplace, financial and legal difficulties experienced in relation to gambling.” Studies of pathological gamblers have found there is no one form of gambling that is the primary cause of addiction. Most pathological gamblers indulge in more than one form of gambling. Some are attracted to video games of chance, while others t
